>> I don't really feel like springing for the FA 85mm (and it's backordered >> anyway). Can anyone suggest an alternative lens or focal length or >> whatever? I'd love to hear what works for different people.
> A*85mm f/1.4 of course! An excellent choice - it's sharp and versatile - it's only real drawback is that it's a bit on the large size (but compared to the FA* 85/1.4, it's not). An elegant and effective alternative would be the K 85/1.8. Fred

